grue 1 #1 September 12, 2006 73 days cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumper03 0 #2 September 12, 2006 so much for jumping with a car huh? Scars remind us that the past is real Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 221 #3 September 12, 2006 Quote73 days Hmmm - 2 days - it's been rainingI'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stoneycase 0 #4 September 12, 2006 7 months and counting I just don't have the money, and I wonder where everyone else seems to find it. Travel, Gas, Gear, Jumps, Coaching...I don't have the $ for any of it. Seems like every month I read another letter in the Parachutist about someone else dropping due to cost. I keep telling myself as long as I pay for the membership, take care of my gear, and genuinely want to come back - I'll get back in the air, someday. As for the near term, I work M-F and often on the weekends. I don't see anything in my future other than work (and again, I wonder how others seem to have countless hours to spend at the DZ) Good luck to you Grue, but I'd take 73 days over my 7 months in a heartbeat.Does whisky count as beer? - Homer There's no justice like angry mob justice. - Skinner Be careful. There's a limited future in low pulls - JohnMitchell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jjiimmyyt 0 #5 September 12, 2006 5 weeks but get to go a week tomorrow as long as the lovely UK weather cooperates "This isn't an iron lung, people. You can actually disconnect and not die." -Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #6 September 12, 2006 37 months. Chris _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #7 September 12, 2006 Quote73 days I was going to say 73 hours, but really it's more like 48. "There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob.dino 1 #8 September 12, 2006 Almost exactly 73 hours. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaM 0 #9 September 12, 2006 5 years next month so quit yer whinin'! ~ Lisa ~ Do you Rigminder? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #10 September 12, 2006 Eight days. Since the likelihood of me jumping at my own boogie this weekend is pretty slim, I think I'll get one in tomorrow. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #11 September 12, 2006 QuoteEight days. Since the likelihood of me jumping at my own boogie this weekend is pretty slim, I think I'll get one in tomorrow. Hey - you promised I could Blow Joe. So you gotta do at least ONE!"There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #12 September 12, 2006 Last jump about.. oh 6 PM on Sunday.... out of this Freaky shit leaving an airplane going that slow.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stitch 0 #13 September 12, 2006 1 day.....I'm so depressed."No cookies for you"- GFD "I don't think I like the sound of that" ~ MB65 Don't be a "Racer Hater" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydemon2 0 #14 September 12, 2006 Hi my name is Joe nice to meet you!! Beauty is only skin deep, but ugly goes clean to the bone! I like to start my day off with a little Ray of Soulshine™!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydemon2 0 #15 September 12, 2006 I have not jumped in 2 days.Beauty is only skin deep, but ugly goes clean to the bone! I like to start my day off with a little Ray of Soulshine™!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GogglesnTeeth 6 #17 September 12, 2006 Approaching 4 weeks now I think. HELP! Goggles and Teeth "You fall like a greased safe!!!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elisha 1 #18 September 12, 2006 Quote73 days grue, man.....just come to California...we can handle you in NorCal. There is Byron, Davis, Lodi, Hollister and Monterey all with turbines... I didn't even have any of this "73 days" nonesense last winter over here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #19 September 12, 2006 QuoteHey - you promised I could Blow Joe. So you gotta do at least ONE! I doubt I'll have time to jump. I've designated Muffin as a substitute JoeMamma though, so no worries, you can still blow Joe. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elisha 1 #20 September 12, 2006 QuoteQuote73 days I was going to say 73 hours, but really it's more like 48. Oh, to answer the question, it's been about 45 hours between last jump and this post. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fff3 0 #21 September 12, 2006 2hrs, beaver, baldwin. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grue 1 #22 September 12, 2006 QuoteQuote73 days grue, man.....just come to California...we can handle you in NorCal. There is Byron, Davis, Lodi, Hollister and Monterey all with turbines... I didn't even have any of this "73 days" nonesense last winter over here. Doesn't help much if I'm working so much I don't have time to jump, and that's the only way I could afford to live in NorCal.cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elisha 1 #23 September 12, 2006 I'm sure you find SOME job that paid enough and with a reasonable enough rent....you could rent a room from someone for less than $700/month SOMEWHERE in NorCal (Bay Area harder, but still possible). You're just not trying hard enough. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grue 1 #24 September 12, 2006 QuoteI'm sure you find SOME job that paid enough and with a reasonable enough rent....you could rent a room from someone for less than $700/month SOMEWHERE in NorCal (Bay Area harder, but still possible). You're just not trying hard enough. It's very difficult to get a job in California from Iowa, and unless someone's willing to lend me, oh, $5k to cover my moving and living expenses while I look for a job... Anyway, it's only 6-10 weeks until I move back to Australia, where I'll have a PAC an hour away. On the down side, I have to buy a fucking AAD now.cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tmaricle55 0 #25 September 12, 2006 Coming up on 2 weeks and it's killing me!! Muff Brother # 3883, SCR # 14796 ICD # 1 - Pres. Yeah, I noticed and I think it's funny! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites